Taiwan, also referred to as Formosa, is a beautiful island in the Western Pacific. It is approximately 395 kilometers long and 144 kilometers wide. The Tropic of Cancer, which runs through 16 countries, also passes through Taiwan, dividing the island into two climates: subtropical in the north and tropical in the south. Taiwan is the home of about 23 million people. There are 6 special municipalities in the main island of Taiwan, including Taipei, the capital of Taiwan.